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Agropur

Cooperative dairy processor and ingredient supplier

Human Resources Manager

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeDon Mills, North York, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least eight years of experience in a unionized manufacturing environment as an HR generalist or Human Resources Manager within a mid-sized or large multi-site organization.
  • Strong knowledge of employment and labour laws and regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic partner, coach, and change agent to leadership teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English.
  • Professional certification in Human Resources or Industrial Relations.

Responsibilities

  • Participate as an active member of the Plant Management Committees.
  • Lead, support, and develop the Human Capital team under their responsibility, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Provide coaching and support to fellow Human Capital Business Partners.
  • Lead the implementation of the Human Capital strategic action plan across the sites under their responsibility.
  • Develop and implement change management strategies to support key projects and organizational initiatives.
  • Partner with site leaders to proactively address Human Capital needs and recommend appropriate strategies and actions.
  • Provide leadership in organizational development, performance management, and succession planning initiatives, in alignment with corporate programs and priorities.
  • Lead and contribute to organizational development, talent management, and succession planning activities at the site level.
  • Influence ways of working and support the evolution of Human Capital practices.
  • Partner with managers to ensure effective and consistent application of Human Capital practices, policies, and company procedures.
  • Guide managers on effective people management practices and ensure consistent and fair application of collective bargaining agreements.
  • Oversee the grievance management process and support resolution of labour relations matters.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to Human Capital practices, processes, and programs.
  • Promote and support a positive health and safety culture through coaching and change leadership.
  • In collaboration with the Disability Management team, ensure required information is gathered, support appropriate follow-up, and coordinate return-to-work activities.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and influencer to site managers in Alberta and Manitoba, covering Edmonton Milk, Edmonton Ice Cream, and Winnipeg.
  • Be responsible for HR activities for Don Mills, Toronto-area agent distributors, and oversight of MDC and Sudbury warehouses.
  • Coach site leadership teams and participate in management and employee committees.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as an HR generalist in a unionized, multi-site manufacturing environment is ideally suited to the role.

About the Company

Agropur

Cooperative dairy processor and ingredient supplier

Agropur is a dairy cooperative and one of the largest dairy processors in North America. It processes and sells a wide range of dairy products—milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream—and dairy ingredients like whey protein, serving both retail consumers and business customers who use its ingredients in their own products. Its vertically integrated model controls many steps from member dairy farms to final shelves, enabling efficiency across the supply chain. The company distributes profits to its farmer members, reflecting its cooperative structure, and operates in Canada, the United States, and internationally through exports. Unlike many competitors, Agropur combines a large, member-owned cooperative with a broad product lineup and extensive B2B and retail reach, supported by a fully integrated supply chain. Its goal is to provide dependable dairy products and ingredients to consumers and businesses while supporting its farmer members and maintaining scale and supply security.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$770M
Headquarters
Longueuil, Canada
Founded
1938

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